Program Manager II

BAE Systems•Manassas, VA

5d•$149,603 - $254,317•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a visionary and strategic Capture and Execution Program Manager to lead long-term positioning and the rigorous delivery of high-priority opportunities within our Space Systems Product Line. This role is responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle from qualification to closure, with a primary emphasis on the operational execution of the win strategy—transforming competitive intelligence and strategic goals into tangible outcomes, resulting in a winning proposal and executable program. The core of this role is high-impact Leadership and Team Management in an environment challenged for reduced lead times and cost. The Program Manager serves as a catalyst for the organization, providing visionary guidance and compelling leadership to drive the team toward achieving challenging customer and corporate milestones. This requires a leader who can define a path to victory and compel others to follow that vision with urgency and precision. Execution excellence is driven through expert matrix leadership, motivating a cross-functional team of functional and support specialists throughout the entire engagement process. The Program Manager will partner closely with operational teams to balance resource priorities, ensuring consistent, synchronized progress across all critical workstreams, including marketing, staffing, and pricing. We are looking for a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, possessing the agility to solve complex problems in real-time and the influence to maintain momentum across a diverse team to deliver a winning solution on schedule within budget. Based in Manassas, VA and reporting to the Space Electronics Program Area Director, this position is a great opportunity for an employee interested in building upon established Program Management skills.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a technical/engineering field of study and 8+ years of applicable work experience
Proven track record of high-impact oral and written communication style, and polished presentation skills at an executive level
Computer hardware technical background and be able to interact with internal and customer engineers
Earned Value experience
Risk and Opportunity Management

Nice To Haves

8+ years of applicable experience with MS in a technical field of study
Space hardware design, procurement, or manufacturing experience
Hardware Technical Background
TS/SCI clearance
PMP Certification
Experience working in a FAR/DFAR and commercial environments

Responsibilities

Lead long-term positioning and the rigorous delivery of high-priority opportunities within our Space Systems Product Line.
Responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle from qualification to closure.
Focus on the operational execution of the win strategy—transforming competitive intelligence and strategic goals into tangible outcomes.
Provide visionary guidance and compelling leadership to drive the team toward achieving challenging customer and corporate milestones.
Motivate a cross-functional team of functional and support specialists throughout the entire engagement process.
Partner closely with operational teams to balance resource priorities, ensuring consistent, synchronized progress across all critical workstreams, including marketing, staffing, and pricing.
Solve complex problems in real-time and maintain momentum across a diverse team to deliver a winning solution on schedule within budget.
Make tactical and strategic decisions in a challenging environment.
Collaborate with Program Managers, Business Development and Engineering to identify new business opportunities and execution strategies for Space Systems Product Line.
Interact with internal and customer representatives.
Represent BAE Systems as a primary customer interface.
Provide leadership and mentoring to emerging team members and foster a change environment.
Ensure effective utilization of new business resources to achieve technical and competitive advantages in the marketplace.
Collaborate with Operations to understand and resolve procurement and manufacturing issues.